Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Part Time - Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)

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Position

• Registered
• Nurse
• First
• Assist (RNFA)
• Dept: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)

Posting ID# 7329

Role Level

• CPS05 - $57.07 - $69.31
• Status: Part Time

Shifts

• Monday thru
• Friday & on call rotating requirements
• Site:
• Mississauga
• Hospital
• Posted:
• June 4, 2026
• Internal
• Deadline: June 11, 2026

Job Description

As a member of the Surgery team, the Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is responsible for enhancing the care of surgical patients. As an experienced perioperative registered nurse, with specialized education, knowledge and skills, they practice in collaboration with and under the direction of the surgeon. Clinical expertise is leveraged in pre, intra and post-operative phases of the surgical experience. Key to this role is maintaining excellence in nursing practice and being accountable to the patient’s safety, participation in education and identification of opportunities for quality improvements. The RNFA is positioned to support the organization’s strategic plan, mission and vision for better access, quality and sustainability of surgical services. The RNFA will participate in program and hospital-wide initiatives to create better health care for all.

Qualifications

• RNFA certification required
• Registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) or currently meet the eligibility criteria to register in good standing in the Temporary Class or General Class with the CNO
• ACLS certification required
• Perioperative Nursing certificate (CPN(C)) required
• Minimum of 5 years nursing expertise in obstetrical and/or perioperative nursing required
• Provide leadership and excellence in collaborative perioperative nursing care through the components of: expert clinical practice, consultation, education, research and leadership
• Provide the integration of nursing and medical skills and knowledge within the broad scope of enhanced nursing practice. The RNFA practices in collaboration with and at the direction of the surgeon during the pre, intra, and post-operative phases of the perioperative experience
• Demonstrated consistency in respectful communication, diplomacy and approachability
• Superior interpersonal, organizational, prioritization and problem-solving skills
• Evidence of ongoing and recent professional development and a commitment to life-long learning
• Experience developing/delivering patient teaching materials/programs
• Satisfactory attendance and performance record required

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website

www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

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Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals. Our team of more than 17,000 people serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, west Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, and nine satellite locations. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030 [https://strategy.thp.ca/], we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities.